Job Overview

Software Developer - Digital Portfolio

Hartford, Connecticut

Solid reputation, passionate people and endless opportunities. That's Travelers. Our superior financial strength and consistent record of strong operating returns mean security for our customers - and opportunities for our employees. You will find Travelers to be full of energy and a workplace in which you truly can make a difference.

An exceptional development opportunity as a part of our Digital Portfolio initiatives to provide customer solutions that are flexible, convenient, and competitive. Our Java Application Developer will actively participate and contribute to design and delivery activities within our Digital organization. This person will perform UI and Microservices level design and development as well as development of server-side components to satisfy the needs of our Digital Insured. In collaboration across our enterprise technology organizations, these initiatives will employ advanced technologies and methodologies in order to deliver critical business functionality incrementally, while adhering to architectural principles of reuse and multi-device deployment. Proof of concepts and innovation sprints leveraging more disruptive technologies like cognitive and IoT are also part of this role.

Responsible for system programming and analysis tasks of advanced complexity within multiple systems. Acts as subject matter expert for assigned applications, systems or technologies. Responsible for transforming business specifications and requirements into organized technical activities. Responsibilities include performing complex analysis, assessment, resolution, design, configuration and programming functions at an expert level. Leads investigation and resolution efforts for critical/ high impact defects, problems, and incidents. Collaborates with project team and other key stakeholders to identify, estimate, and prioritize project and/or enhancement activities. Builds, maintains, and utilizes partnerships across the enterprise. Provides team direction, mentorship, and feedback to technical resources. Ensures work complies with Travelers standards, processes, and protocols. Applies knowledge of current industry trends and techniques to formulate solutions within the context of assigned projects and/or enhancements. Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. 6 years of programming/development experience preferred.

2 years of experience in development platforms (J2EE) and proficiency in JavaScript frameworks and experience with at least one of the frameworks (for example Angular, Dojo, ExtJS), Sencha ExtJS experience a strong plus.

Cloud application development experience a plus

Strong technical design and programming skills

Solid understanding of HTML and CSS

Java framework Spring or transferrable skills from similar technologies such as .NET

Ajax experience, including developing or working with services (for example RESTful)

SQL development experience (exposure to Oracle database development a plus)

Solr seach engine, MongoDB and/or Node.js experience is a nice to have

Prior experience with iterative development and agile practices is a plus

Design and development of java/JavaScript components

Development of server-side components to satisfy front-end requirements

Practice test driven development, refactoring, and continuous integration as a part of an agile development team

Adopt and communicate new concepts, ideas, techniques and best practices

Work closely with UX designers, business partners, business analysts and software architects to deliver highly usable software that satisfies the business needs

Develop HTML, CSS and JavaScript artifacts

Work closely with development team and architects to suggest and plan the best solution with the UX in mind

Convert wireframes into workable prototypes for business review, design validation and usability testing

Learn and leverage disruptive technologies like cognitive and iOt during innovation sprints to solve business problems

Participate in all Agile ceremonies such as stand-up, release planning, retrospectives, and customer demos

Ability to adopt new concepts, ideas, techniques and best practices

Excellent analysis and problem solving skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers, partners and customers

Ability to develop and present technical concepts to a business audience

Ability to rapidly learn technical and business concepts and disciplines

Strong commitment to high quality work and timely deliverables

Team Oriented. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of the team above own interests

High School diploma or equivalent required. 3 years of programming/development experience required.

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About Travelers

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading property casualty insurer selling primarily through independent agents and brokers. The company's diverse business lines offer its global customers a wide range of coverage in the auto, home and business settings. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has more than 30,000 employees and generated revenues of approximately $25 billion in 2010.